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M981 SRR

1994 Mercedes 709D

White Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,789 mi
Last recorded45,789 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1994 Mercedes 709D42,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM981 SRR
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 45,789 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside o/s/ centre and rear side marker not working

n/s/r side marker not working

under side of vehicle in poor condition with corrosion but not in any prescribed areas

Fail 4 Dec 2021 45,789 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r side marker light not working

o/s/ centre and rear side marker lights not working

under side of vehicle in poor condition with corrosion but not in any prescribed areas

Pass 9 Oct 2020 45,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 45,695 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear outer tyre perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 8 Oct 2019 45,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside rear outer tyre perished but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 26 Sep 2018 44,924 miles

brake pipe to n/s/r wheel cylinder slightly corroded

n/s/r outer slightly perrished

Fail 5 Sep 2018 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

brake pipe from load valve to flexi hose slightly corroded

n/s/r hand brake cable in poor condition

n/s/r outer tyre perrished but not to cords

Pass 8 Jun 2016 43,686 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 41,099 miles

both front tyres perrished

brake pipe to n/s/f brake caliper slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 41,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres perrished

brake pipe to n/s/f brake caliper slightly corroded

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2014 37,046 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 37,023 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 36,215 miles

Brake pipe under bonnet not attached to body but not exsessivly insecure

Coolant leak

Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R corner

Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R rear of wheel arch

Corrosion causing hole in body O/S/R front of wheel arch

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F shock cover damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 36,211 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe under bonnet not attached to body but not exsessivly insecure

Coolant leak

Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R corner

Corrosion causing hole in body N/S/R rear of wheel arch

Corrosion causing hole in body O/S/R front of wheel arch

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

O/S/F brake binding slightly

O/S/F shock cover damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,998 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,930 miles

slight binding on both front brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,551 miles

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 30 Mar 2009 16,054 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,450 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 7,450 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 74,261 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 7,403 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 5,418 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 4,651 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,389
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
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M981 SRR is a 1994 Mercedes 709D in White with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 42,491 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M981 SRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes 709D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M981 SRR registered?

M981 SRR is a 1994 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 19 December 1994.

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